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In the late 1800's, crowds used to gather on Canal Street on Christmas Eve with noisemakers of every description. This created a festive atmosphere, but not a place for anyone with jangled nerves. Above, in front of Maison Blanche department store, about 1899; below, Canal Street - the mega-horn in the background must've been someone's idea of the ultimate noisemaker. |